- Enrollment
- 2,089
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albuquerque, NM
Ace Leadership High School
Federal NCES profile for Ace Leadership High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350006001074Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ace Leadership High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools.
- #26 of 29
- high schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ace Leadership High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ace Leadership High School ranks #26 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Albuquerque Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350006001074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Ace Leadership High School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 350006001074 · Albuquerque, NM High · SMALL · CHARTER
285 enr · 17.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Volcano Vista High (2,089 students)
Ace Leadership High School grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ace Leadership High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Volcano Vista
Volcano Vista High
2,089 students
- Atrisco Herita
Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs
1,930 students
- La Cueva High
La Cueva High
1,826 students
- Sandia High
Sandia High
1,618 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High
1,579 students
- This school 285
Ace Leadership High School
285 students
What this shows Ace Leadership High School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ace Leadership High School compares
Ace Leadership High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 27% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 86% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.8%
White 5.6%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Ace Leadership High School is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Albuquerque Public Schools reports $15,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ace Leadership High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Cueva High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ace Leadership High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,826
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,618
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ace Leadership High School
How many students attend Ace Leadership High School?
Ace Leadership High School has 285 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albuquerque, NM. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ace Leadership High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ace Leadership High School is 17.8:1, which is 27% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ace Leadership High School?
100.0% of students at Ace Leadership High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ace Leadership High School?
The largest demographic group at Ace Leadership High School is Hispanic or Latino at 88.8% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ace Leadership High School?
Ace Leadership High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ace Leadership High School rank among high schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Ace Leadership High School ranks #26 of 29 high schools in Albuquerque, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
What other schools are in Albuquerque Public Schools?
Besides Ace Leadership High School, Albuquerque Public Schools also operates Volcano Vista High (2,089 students), Atrisco Heritage Academy Hs (1,930 students), and La Cueva High (1,826 students). See the Albuquerque Public Schools district page for the complete list.